UC Davis Cultivates New Sportexe Turf
June 19th, 2007
ROUND ROCK, Texas. June 18, 2007—When UC Davis broke ground on its new stadium in the summer of 2005, the Aggies entered its final stages of becoming a major player in the world of college athletics and looked no further than Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, to install its state-of-the-art turf system as the centerpiece of UC Davis athletic competition.
Aggie Stadium, which will hold 10,000-plus seats once the berm area is completed, is the home to both women’s lacrosse and football. Other regional athletics events, including high school football will also be featured.
“We’re very excited about Aggie Stadium,” said Bob Bullis, UC Davis Associate Athletics Director. “It is a wonderful facility and a major part of some exciting changes here at UC Davis. It has exceeded our expectations and everyone that has toured it has marveled how beautiful it is.”
Although the facility is still undergoing final touches, the new Sportexe turf system has already seen its share of action. The Aggies women’s lacrosse team hosted Saint Mary’s College on April 1, the first of three regular-season games for UC Davis at the stadium. The Aggies also hosted the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships from May 4-6 which was won by Stanford.
The UC Davis football team practiced on its new Sportexe turf on Nov. 23, 2006, its only practice in the new facility last season. It was provided as an opportunity for the team’s seniors to use the stadium. UC Davis held several practices at Aggie Stadium during its spring practice season, including playing its annual Spring Game there on May 5.
“The Sportexe turf gives us a first-class playing surface and has received rave reviews from the teams that have had the opportunity to play on it,” said Bullis. “Because of its durability, we’ll be able to host countless events in any kind of weather.”
The Aggies will play its first official game on Sept. 1 hosting Western Washington, and stadium dedication will commence on Oct. 13 with UC Davis hosting Cal Poly.
“UC Davis has been making huge strides in developing an exceptional athletic program,” said Sportexe spokesperson Aaron S. Lee. “The addition of Aggie Stadium will become the cornerstone of its athletics program and a source of pride for all involved with the school, including Sportexe.
“The Sportexe commitment to quality and professionalism is what sets us apart,” said Lee. “Aggie Stadium will serve as yet another fine example of that commitment.”
Sportexe can currently be found underfoot of many of the nation’s top athletes, including those with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, S.F. 49ers and Buffalo Bills, along with the NCAA’s Cal-Berkeley, LSU, Alabama, Pitt and Southern Miss. Sportexe is also an official turf provider for the Arena Football League, arenafootball2, Major Indoor Soccer League and the National Lacrosse League.
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